Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington is one of 28 high schools in New York State to earn the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Scholar/Athlete School of Distinction Award for the 2014-15 school year.
The award is presented to those schools whose varsity teams have all achieved a cumulative GPA of 90 percent or higher.
NYSPHSAA established the program during the 2002-03 school year to honor those schools that effectively emphasize the importance of academic success with their student-athletes.
Schreiber traditionally has several of its 18 varsity athletic teams achieve Scholar/Athlete status and has been named a Scholar/Athlete School of Distinction six times over the last seven years.
“We take great pride in the success of our athletes, on and off the playing field,” said Stephanie Joannon, director of health, physical education and athletics. “This award represents the dedicated effort that is put into the classroom. When coupled with hard work and success on the field, it brings true meaning to the term ‘scholar-athlete’ and exemplifies what the program is all about.”
